Spanish Rice in a Rice Cooker
Experience the vibrant flavors of Spanish rice made effortlessly in your rice cooker. This dish combines fluffy long-grain rice with aromatic spices, colorful vegetables, and rich vegetable broth, creating a delightful side that elevates any meal. Perfect for taco night or family gatherings, this quick recipe ensures you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying delicious moments with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté vegetables: In the rice cooker, add a little oil and sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add rice and spices: Stir in the long-grain rice along with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until the rice is slightly translucent.
- Add liquids: Pour in vegetable broth and canned tomatoes (with juices) and stir gently.
- Cook: Close the lid of your rice cooker and select the cooking cycle; it usually takes around 20-25 minutes.
- Fluff and serve: Let it sit for 5 minutes after cooking, then fluff with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg